Keynote Panel: Redefining Safety in Modern BESS Systems
Time: 09:20 - 10:05
Date: 15 October 2025
Synopsis
Following headlines globally at the start of 2025, safety is non-negotiable for every battery asset owner.
- Starting with thermal runway, what is the responsibility of the asset owner vs provider? How often should you test your BESS?
- What lessons can be learned from past incidents, and how can the industry come together to ensure worst-case scenarios never happen?
- Discussing safety maintenance challenges in maturing assets as fire safety regulation evolves.
- Importance of workforce safety.
Moderator
Mike Ryan Commercial Director - Constantine Energy Storage
Speaker
John Lilley Senior Asset Manager - Varco Energy
Jamie Vernon Vice President, BESS Asset Management - Masdar
David Pursglove Asset Manager - BESS - Greensolver
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